Indiana Administrative Code
Title 210 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Article 8 - JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Rule 8 - Medical
Section 8-37 - Communicable disease and infectious control program

Universal Citation: 210 IN Admin Code 8-37

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 37.

(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a communicable disease and infectious control program for juveniles, including the management of the following:

(1) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

(2) Hepatitis A, B, and C.

(3) Scabies.

(4) Varicella.

(5) Meningococcemia.

(b) The program plan includes procedures for the following:

(1) Prevention, including immunizations such as hepatitis A and B, when applicable.

(2) Surveillance, identifying and monitoring.

(3) Juvenile education and staff training.

(4) Treatment, including medical isolation, when indicated.

(5) Follow-up care, including arrangements with appropriate health care authorities for continuity of care if a juvenile is released prior to the completion of therapy.

(6) Reporting requirements to applicable local, state, and federal agencies.

(7) Confidentiality of protected health information.

(8) Appropriate safeguards for juveniles and staff, including post-exposure protocols.

(9) Evaluating and treating infected juveniles in accordance with an approved practice guideline.

(10) Evaluation of any staff suspected of a communicable disease.

(c) The health care authority and facility administrator review communicable disease and infection control activities during their quarterly meetings.

(d) This is a mandatory standard.

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